Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Unit

Isle Of Wight Nhs Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Unit at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport. This is a full-time permanent post with options for fixed-term placements; you will work in a fast-paced unit delivering chemotherapy and IV therapies as part of a small but dynamic team.

We are seeking a self-motivated nurse with NHS experience in Oncology/Haematology, capable of cannulation, venepuncture, and managing adverse reactions.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Proficient knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and administration.
• Able to perform manual handling and venepuncture safely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Review the person specification document for essential criteria.
• Understand the day-to-day responsibilities in the job description.
• Work as part of a multi-professional team delivering patient care.
• Provide patient-centred care with compassionate communication.

Skills

NMC registration

Post-basic study

Chemotherapy administration

Manual handling

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

Post basic study evidence

Job description

Job summary

1 x Full Time Permanent Position

1 x Full Time 12 Months Fixed Term Position

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse for the Chemotherapy Unit who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care

Are you keen to be part of the Isle of Wight Cancer Care team and becoming a Band 5 Registered Nurse in the Chemotherapy Unit.

You will become part of a small, dynamic team working in a fast-paced unit providing treatment for patients.

We are looking for a self-motivated, innovative and forward thinking registered nurse with demonstrable registration experience in this field.

Ideally you will have experience in the Oncology and Haematology setting and be competent in administration of Chemotherapy and Intravenous therapies. Cannulation and venepuncture skills are essential. However, if you do not have this experience, please discuss with the Chemotherapy Sister or Consultant Cancer Nurse.

An adaptive professional approach is essential as you will deal with sensitive information.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to patient-centred care, who can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-professional team.

Previous candidates need not apply

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 470-7978831-TSW-2

Job locations: St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant post basic study
• Able to demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Chemotherapy drugs and administration, side effects and actions to be taken in the event of an adverse reaction.
• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients
• Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
• Good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address: St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact

Chemotherapy Sister, Natasha Luscombe, [e-mail]

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